City insider March 2017

MARCH 2017

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Photographer Who Brought Us The Vietnam War (Pg 10)

Men’s Golf Association 2017 Schedule (Pg 14)

Neighborhood 50’s B.L.U.E. Angels (Pg 19)

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2017 Citizen of the Year

A Guide To Quality Living in Georgetown

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A local resource for residents of Sun City, Texas © 2017 Fidelis Publishing Group, LLC

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Carolyn Holloway and Bill Schoen.

On February 25, Carolyn Holloway (N11) was celebrated and honored as the 2017 Citizen of the Year by Fidelis Publishing Group, parent company of the City Insider, at a reception at the Williamson Museum. Carolyn and her children Valerie and Scott were joined by more than 75 friends and wellwishers to thank Carolyn for her many years of philanthropy and generous support for a number of Georgetown and Central Texas organizations.

She received praise from Williamson Museum director Mickie Ross, Palace Theater architect Gary Wang, and Advocate Publisher Mike Payne, as well as a surprise and grand serenade of ‘Til There Was You by Broadway star Raymond McLeod (above).

Ms. Holloway joins previous Citizen of the Year awardees Mickie Ross (2014), Jim Wilson (2015), and Police Chief Wayne Nero and Fire Chief John Sullivan (2016).

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Sun City Rocks Austin N13’s Annual Mardi Gras Parade Rattlesnake Storage is RV-Ready Getting to Know Your Neighbor: Ted Acheson Golden Age Living at The Oaks Men’s Golf Association 2017 Schedule Visiting Angels: Caring Angels in the Home Mayor’s Update: New Tech To Save Lives The Bucket List Neighborhood 50’s B.L.U.E. Angels Ask Your Lawyer Savvy Senior: How to Stop Snoring Health & Wellness: Colorectal Cancer - Beatable & Treatable

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✴ ✴ Sun City Rocks Austin February in Georgetown was anything but winter-like and four N59 pals decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather to cross a few things off their local bucket list. Jacki Westpfahl, Donna McJunkin, Sherry Thien, and Donna Martin chose to check out some of the Austin’s graffiti art and also visited the Hope Outdoor Gallery in the downtown area.

This community paint park is a private space and is one-of-a-kind in the entire nation. It was developed to provide muralists, street artists, arts education classes and community groups the opportunity to display art pieces with positive messages. The project is managed by the non-profit HOPE Events.

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jobs, elementary art class, live projects, music video and film backdrop, and yoga classes, just to name a few.

Westpfahl joked, “We just wanted to see some of what makes Austin weird.” The ladies made a day of it; had lunch in the city and brought cans of paint and dirty shirts to add to the artwork themselves. “None of us had ever been there and we decided to make our own mark. We happened to find a truly gorgeous sun image and we added our message beside it because we all think Sun City rocks!”

The ladies had a great time and were delighted some other visitors were able to photograph their outing and their artwork to share with the community.

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Hundreds lined the one-mile parade route, and folks from all over Sun City and many from Georgetown came to catch throw and candy.

New King and Queen Troy and Linda Mohon were joined by outgoing royalty Elaine Austin and John Hefley. Organizer Randy Gehr again pulled off one of the best events of the year.

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“Sun City and most neighborhoods in Georgetown do not allow RV parking on homeowner property. When I looked for a place for my own vehicle, everywhere on or near Williams Drive had a pretty long waiting list, so I knew my new business would have built-in demand.”

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Getting To Know your Neighbors

Ted Acheson: Photographer Who Brought us the Vietnam War

TED ACHESON We take it for granted today that what is going on in the world, from Afghanistan to Antarctica, is something we can see, click on or download on a daily basis. Fifty years ago, viewers were dependent upon people like Ted Acheson (N13) for a large part of their TV news. This Sun City resident is one of those brave few who captured images on film a world away during the Vietnam War. When Ted was attending college at the University of Wisconsin, he heard a guest speaker who produced commercials for the Schlitz brewing company and he decided that was what he wanted to do. When he was drafted, he did his research about military occupational specialties (MOSs) and when his recruiter asked him what he wanted to do, he asked for “Army Illustrator,” which was effectively a photographer.

Acheson lived and worked with 14 other photographers and cameramen in the Army Special Photographic Office. “We reported to no one except the Army Chief of Staff; we had no schedules, or missions; just assignments to cover certain places or people, and we had to 10 | MARCH 2017

Ted Acheson with Joe Primeau shooting stills for Bait Base Documentary.

figure out how to find them and get there.” The army had scheduled flights to certain places every hour, and the press had the pull to bump people from flights. “It wasn’t unusual to take a plane to get on a helicopter to get on a vehicle to walk a while to get some footage of a chaplain who ended up saying a mass 500 miles away. Occasionally we would get an assignment when Congress wanted to see something specific, like when the new Sheridan tank was introduced into the field.”

Although he didn’t actively engage in battle, Acheson was just as much in the middle of it. When he arrived at a new location, he asked around for which troops were the busiest. But unlike the solders, he didn’t wear a gun or a helmet; “The camera wouldn’t stay on my shoulder if I had one on. I was carrying batteries and film canisters all over, so if I had a gun, I wouldn’t have been

able to get to it. And you couldn’t lay down in a foxhole and still get the shot. That was our prime directive; Get. The. Picture. No matter what.”

Ted traveled on and off to Vietnam for two years, 1968-1969 and spent time with many different units but was never officially a part of any. “It was a very isolated feeling.

I discovered in recent years when I tracked people down I’d filmed, most of them never even knew I was there. I realized at the time if I had fallen in a hole or missed a step, no one would have missed me. It was a lonely job sometimes.”

He received a Purple Heart for wounds he sustained in the Battle of Thon La Chu in May of 1968. “I didn’t realize I’d been shot. I was sore, but I thought I had been hit by a rock from an exploded shell. I could walk but I went about 14 hours without water and finally noticed a rice patty with water buffalo in it and asked

another soldier to use his canteen. I put 12 iodine tablets in it and sucked the water through my teeth. I don’t like to think about the sludge that was in that water, but even today I remember how happy I was to have that drink.”

There were 55 enemy kills during that battle, and Acheson, embedded with the 17th Cavalry Regiment, believes he is the only person to ever have captured, on film, parts of the actual events that led to a person receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Sergeant Robert Patterson, while under fire, destroyed five enemy bunkers, killed eight combatants and captured seven weapons.

For his work and his commitment, Acheson was named Department of Defense Cinematographer of the Year in 1969. He still maintains a personal image collection and much of his work is in the National Archive in College Park MD.

After the war, he went back to college and became a producer and director. In recent years he has attended many armed forces reunions and searched out some of the men he captured on film. While some had been killed or passed away, he was able to show one widow the footage of her husband as a young man investigating enemy tunnels. Another officer saw himself walking wounded on film and was overcome; he also said he had no notion there was a camera around. “I wasn’t supposed to interfere or distract. I was just there,” Ted says.

Asked if it was still a vivid memory; “I can remember where people were standing and some parts are completely blanks. I was so hot and tired all the time. I had concussions.

I had a gun at one point during the Battle of La Chu, but I don’t know if I ever used it. I look at the young faces of these men now and I wonder how we ever did it. But it has been a blessing to go back and help people find each other through my footage.”

While capturing battle today is something any soldier with a GoPro can do, Ted says it’s important for people to understand what he and his comrades went through to get the pictures; motion or still. Some photographers could set down the camera and jump in the fight, but, he says, “It was hard to keep the camera rolling sometimes, but we were trained to film until the very last minute.”

Like many military heroes, Ted has more stories than we have room to print, but he continues to serve his community and his comrades in many ways today. Today Ted is an active member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and he is working on a chili contest in Georgetown to raise money for wounded warriors this Spring. Look for more about Ted’s event in the next issue of City Insider.

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GOLDEN AGE LIVING AT THE OAKS

By Ann Marie Ludlow aludlow@fpgtx.com

Bettie and Harold Graves call their home “a cruise without the water.” Just one visit and you might believe it too. With wide open dining and activities rooms, diverse goings-on, spacious residences, rich colors and textures, and what residents call “the best staff” with so much attention to detail, The Oaks is exactly what the name says: Gracious Retirement Living.

City Insider spent some time with General Manager Rick Plummer and some of the residents at the Oaks in Georgetown. Owned by the Hawthorn Retirement Group, this property boasts 130 residential units and six cottages for those 55 and older, who need not be retired.

“You can grow old gracefully with us,” Rick says. “We like to think of it as ‘independent-plus’ living, with personal care and home health available to residents onsite, but all the amenities for vibrant lifestyles.”

Among the advantages of the Hawthorn style are residential managers. Rick and his wife Pam

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also live at the Oaks, so not only are they just steps away if the need arises, they are neighbors of and friends to those who live there. “This is a quite a family atmosphere, and we delight in making sure all the resident needs are met. We live and breathe everything that they do and when something is wrong, we know about it first. And, I am comfortable telling visitors that if something happens to their mom or dad, I will be the first person that person sees when the in-unit cord is pulled.”

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ager Mike Richards says, “Its a million little things. Hawthorn started the independent living lifestyle and they just seem to know what the residents are going to need. Look down a long hallway and you’ll see comfortable chairs, because they know a resident may need to rest every now and then. It’s not flashy, but it means so much to show that we’re thinking of them.”

Rick says he loves to see his residents thrive in this environment and having fun in their golden years.

“We have an impact on folks whether we realize it or not. One resident arrived here not feeling well and she wasn’t eating very healthy. Our professional chefs and the fellowship during three meals a day had an effect on her, and we were

thrilled to see her looking forward to meal times and eating a balanced diet. Her family was relieved to see her increased enjoyment and motivation as well.”

Residents couldn’t say enough about their experience at the Oaks.

Janet Stein loves the Oaks because, “I don’t have to cook or clean and I really like the people; the management is very good. I came from New Jersey and my two daughters live in Sun City, so I’m happy to be near my grandkids.” Midge Kondelis reports, “I came here from another facility and I am much happier here.” Doris Chaille is from Atlanta and enjoys having maid service and not worrying about remembering to write a rent check; everything she needs comes out of her account once a

month. Charter members James is a great compromise. Where else and Shirley Missler were on the list can you be close to family, close to when the Oaks opened because great hospital facilities, and enjoy they had lived in Sun City and want- bad jokes from the manager?” ed to stay in Georgetown when they The Plummers feel lucky to have decided it was time to down-size. such a rewarding job. “Hawthorn The Oaks is an all-inclusive comhanded me a $25 million buildmunity, so there is no maintenance, ing and trusts Pam and me to keep cooking or cleaning for the resiit running and take good care of dents. It is pet-friendly, has onsite the residents. They understand transportation for all purposes, and family values and really like us in addition to the full-time activities to spend one-on-one time with our director, there is a movie theater, residents. The Bible tells us to take fitness center, chapel, full comcare of the elderly and we take that mon-area kitchen, and outside fire to heart. We laugh and pray and cry pits and planters. They even provide with them. That’s how we work! I’ve competitive activities like bean-bag even been blessed to pray with my baseball and chair volleyball, and friends before we lose them. Someseveral special interest clubs for times family are far away, but our wine lovers, philanthropy, books and people are never alone at the end more. because we are here. It’s a privilege “Independent living is a wonto get to be part of these families.” derful option for our seniors, and He goes on explain how HawI’m so glad to be in a community thorn and the Oaks just want to with great options for the Greatest impact one senior at a time, and one Generation and Baby Boomers. phone call can change a person’s When people live alone, they have life. “Someone out there is missing little or no opportunity for socializa- the opportunity to live here. Come tion. It can also be challenging to see us, have a three-day mini trial find people to help them when they stay and be part of our family. We are most vulnerable. Personally, I want to see everyone living well, feel like I was made for this job and coming out of their shell, and having I’ve found myself in tears when I’ve fun every day.” changed locations in my career,” The Oaks is at SeniorLivingInRick explains.

Style.com or contact Rick and Pam As well, The Oaks is part of the at 512-863-7788. support for the City of Georgetown. It provides a tax base, and provides a secure place within the community for residents to enjoy quality of life and stay close to friends and families. Rick notes that many parents want to be near family, but not necessarily sharing a home.

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The Sun City Men’s Golf Association (MGA) begins its 2017 season this month with the Spring Member/ Member Tournament. The first of five major annual events, the tournament will be played Wednesday, March 29 through Thursday, March 30 at the Cowan Creek and Legacy Hills courses.

On Wednesday, play begins at noon at Cowan Creek and 1pm at Legacy Hills; both tee off at 8 am on Thursday to allow for the luncheon and awards ceremony at the conclusion of play. There are already 172 players signed up for the tour-

looking forward to a record turnout at the March tournament.

Rounding out the year are the President’s Cup in May; Club Championship in September; and they will finish with the Fall Member/Member and the Member/Guest tournaments in October. The title sponsors for the major events, in the same order are: UBS Financial Services – Matthew Schaefer, Don Hewlett Chevrolet, Real Estate Broker Lon Russell, Broward Factory Services and Del Webb/Pulte. They are currently looking for a title sponsor for the September member/guest tournament.

nament and anyone interested may register online at SCTexas.org.

MGA’s Bobby Jones says the MGA has also set its remaining major tournaments, along with sponsors and Directors, for the 2017 season.

Any individuals or companies interested in sponsoring; holes, contests, gift bags, etc., may contact Randy Henson (randypaulhenson@yahoo. com) for more information.

Events are open to any member in good standing of the Sun City Men’s Golf Association. Jeff Morgan, 2017 MGA President, has said he is

All tournaments are two-day events with the exception of the Club Championship, which runs for three days, and all tournaments have opportunities for 18- and 9-hole players. Each of the five majors culminates with a lunch or dinner celebration at the end of play. Tournament Directors on-board so far are Jeff Morgan and Dick Bond for the Spring Member/Member tournament; Brian Shaw and Fred Dreyer for the President’s Cup; Rick Phillips for the Club Championship; and Gary Miller for the Fall Member/Member.

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Visiting Angels performs extensive background checks on all of its employees and they go the extra mile to ensure the experience and the compassion of its representatives are equal to what families would provide themselves. “We feel like we are an expert matchmakers and a solutions provider,” Searight says. “It’s not always hygiene or housework. I had one client who wasn’t eating very well, so I found him a chef. He hated it because the food was too fancy. So we found another person who loved to cook diner and comfort food so he doesn’t have to rely on meal delivery services or eat out too often.”

Companions also provide respite care for spouses or children.

The family or client decides the schedule and costs are determined by what the family can afford and what the client needs, normally $17.50-$30 per hour. “The best thing about Visiting Angels is how much these clients mean to me and my staff. When you call our number, a real person answers the phone 24/7/365. There are no shortcuts in taking care of people because they call us when they are at their most vulnerable, so we take everything into account; client needs, preferences, fears, even concerns about personal space. I was built for this and I love seeing the fruit of my work, even if it’s 5am to 11pm. Every client is a passion for me.”

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More than 75 million Americans are members of the Baby Boomer generation. As we, our parents, and grandparents enter retirement, it is natural for families to want to ensure loved ones are taking care of themselves and being taken care of.

Because of this growth, the proliferation of home care businesses has enabled families near and far to provide consistent professional assistance and companionship.

Visiting Angels has been providing elder care for nearly 20 years.

The Georgetown franchise has been serving Georgetown, Williamson County and Northern Travis County since 2011, with a focus on keeping loved ones at home. Owner Ryan Searight says that job can mean many things. “It could be a widow who needs a weekly trip to the grocery store; or a more stubborn widower who needs bathing assistance but doesn’t really want help; or a home where spouses are not as ambulatory as they once were who need help with the household. We make sure those things are getting done.”

Visiting Angels has many clients in Sun City, but that is only a portion of their business in Georgetown.

“We provide many non-medical services in a very personal way. No one is really excited to need us, but we help give peace of mind to relatives who live far away or even in the same home. Family members often feel the stress of taking care of a parent because the relationship is so close. With a caregiver, we find walls are broken down and our elder clients feel comfortable sharing stories and concerns they wouldn’t

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MAYOR’S UPDATE

BY MAYOR DALE ROSS

New Tech to Save Lives

The Georgetown Fire/Medical Department is providing two new tools that you can use to help save lives. I encourage you to use both of them since each of us in Georgetown has a role to play in making our community a safer place to live.

I’ve learned from our Fire and EMS professionals that when someone experiences cardiac arrest, performing CPR in the first few minutes can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. These two new tools, PulsePoint and Smart911, will increase the odds of help arriving quickly where and when it’s needed.

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details, and emergency contacts.

The information you provide in your safety profile is securely stored and only available to 911 call-takers if you call 911.

Learn more about Smart911 and fill out your safety profile by going to the Georgetown Fire/Medical Department website at fire.georgetown.org.

PulsePoint

PulsePoint is a new life-saving app for your smartphone that will help in a cardiac emergency situation.

The PulsePoint app is integrated in the 911 system and alerts CPRtrained bystanders in the immediate vicinity of a cardiac emergency.

Once alerted, they can start CPR in the critical minutes before emergency medical services arrive. PulsePoint also shows someone where the nearest AED is located.

More than half of U.S. adults say they have had CPR training.

And most are willing to use CPR or an AED to save a stranger’s life.

PulsePoint empowers these trained adults to help reduce the deaths we see each year from sudden cardiac arrest. The app is available for both iPhone and Android devices.

Look for the PulsePoint app on your smartphone or go to fire. georgetown.org to learn more and download the app.

Smart911 Another new tool allows you to provide information to 911 operators so that first responders find you or a family member quickly and are better prepared to help you when they arrive.

Smart911 allows individuals and

families to provide key information to 911 call-takers. With Smart911, citizens can link mobile phone numbers to home and work addresses, which can be passed on to responders in the field for a more rapid response. A safety profile for your home automatically populates for 911 operators when they receive a call from you or your family member.

By creating a safety profile, you can provide information to 911 about members of your household including names, physical descriptions, and photos. This will help responders if a child or adult goes missing or help identify individuals in an emergency. The profile also can include information on medications as well as medical conditions of family members such as asthma, heart conditions, epilepsy, or allergies. Address and location information in the profile can include information like gate codes, hidden driveways, locations of utility shutoffs, and a house floor plan, including bedroom locations. All information in the safety profile is optional.

Residents also have the option to include additional information including pets in the home, vehicle

These new tools can help get aid to you and your family more quickly and help first responders know how to help you once they arrive. I hope you’ll take advantage of both of them.

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THE BUCKET LIST:

After 111 days at sea and 2,000 pictures, it was great to get home. As I hope you saw through these words, it was a wonderful trip and well worth the time and money.

Of the 650 people on board, about 400 of us went all 111 days.

We met a lot of people—a truck driver from Minnesota; a Retired Lt General and his wife from Virginia; a retired maritime lawyer and his wife from Las Vegas; a retired pastor and his wife from Vancouver BC; a retired park ranger and his wife from South Dakota; a contractor and his wife from Alabama; a retired pharmacist and his wife from Texas, and many others.

We became friends with two couples. We ate together almost every evening, and our table was the center of attraction as there was always great conversation punctuated with raucous laughter. Unfortunately the older gentleman died three weeks after we got home. His wife told us that this trip was his swan song.

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Recently, Sun City residents Webster Russell (Russ) and Dee Coffeen checked a major item off their bucket lists—a 111-day trip around the world! Russ and Dee invite you to experience this adventure as they share photos, anecdotes, travel tips, destination recommendations, and maybe even a little gossip about finding love on the high seas.

we were waiting in a line that was an hour long just to get on the elevator to go up to the top Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the world) and Dee’s knee was giving her grief.

This very big Emirate gentleman and his wife in a full burka waited behind us. He said something to her and walked off. A moment later, he returned with security and pointed at us. Their laws regarding dress, the public display of affection and religion are rather strict, so we were very uneasy as we didn’t know what had we done. The security guard came up and said that he was told that we seemed in pain and it might

be best if we went to the head of the line to reduce our wait. The man behind us smiled. We thanked him in very broken Arabic and followed the security guard. Five minutes later we were on the 124th floor.

That was one of many pleasant surprises. The cultures, food, sights and people, both on and off the ship, made this a once in a lifetime trip.

One of our favorite pastimes was going into the town squares and striking up conversations with the locals and people watching. Given the opportunity (and the market goes in the right direction), we would do it again.

So the question that we are often asked is, where to next? This year we are off on a 50-day cruise. We will be cruising from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona via Portugal and Algiers.

Then from Barcelona to Stockholm via Gibraltar, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, England, the Netherlands, Scotland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, and Russia. With this trip we will write the Hermitage of our bucket list.

In 2018 we are planning a 60-day cruise around South America, and are looking at plans for 2019. With any luck, you’ll get to travel with us again!

Neighborhood 50’s Recipe For Support For Georgetown PD The B.L.U.E. Angels aren’t just a Navy phenomenon. In Sun City, they are a collective of residents who regularly show their appreciation for Georgetown Police Officers and their support staff.

Sandy Phillips is one of the team leaders for N50 ladies who had an idea during a Bible study last year.

“It was right after the Dallas shootings and we were talking about the incident. We formed the idea of a support group for our local police department and it just evolved.”

After presenting the idea to Police Chief Wayne Nero, who was very enthusiastic, the Blue Angels began preparing and delivering a catered lunch for the department on a monthly basis. The Angels have about 40 members in the neighborhood, and residents choose which months they are available to make up the food; then teams of six to eight deliver and serve the meal.

Along with Sandy, Patti DeGroot and Gail Dodson round out the team’s leaders. Phillips says NH50 is also involved in other ways; the crafters made badges for the catering crew to wear on deliveries, and many people donated funds to purchase the food and supplies.

“The teams meet and plan the menu and decide who will fix which food. We even have about a dozen men on the team and they made up a great batch of chili with fixins.

It was a spectacular sight to watch them cook,” Phillips says.

She reports the officers are delighted to have the food and are excited about the group. Chief Nero agrees, “The Sun City Blue Angles are an exceptional group of citizens who have gone above and beyond to show the men and women of the Georgetown Police Department that the work they do and sacrifices they make are appreciated by our community. I think I can speak for all of my staff that we greatly appreciated their continued support.”

The group has recently changed their schedule to quarterly because some members are not able to prepare the large meal as often, but they are considering opening membership to other neighborhoods to expand availability and increase the frequency of deliveries.

“We are a very enthusiastic group and we have a lot of good ideas in the works. We hope to do more for those who serve us.”

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By John W. Bickle, Attorney at Law member this is information and not legal advice. For legal advice, ask your lawyer.

Since some of my readers are still employed, this month let’s take a look at some aspects of AGE DISCRIMINATION.

1. What is age discrimination?

Welcome to another in my series of articles regarding matters involving Texas and Federal law which I hope will be interesting and useful to you. As before, I’ll continue to quote liberally from and use the format which was inspired by the Elder Law Handbook of the Tarrant County Bar Association. However, re-

Age discrimination arises if an employer treats someone less favorably because of his or her age. Federal and state laws protect employees aged forty and over against being treated arbitrarily and being unjustly discriminated against because of their age. Such treatment can involve laying off older employees and keeping younger ones, or not treating older workers fairly in hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, benefits, job assignments, and training.

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3. What should I do if I suspect that I am a victim of age discrimination?

If you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your age, you may call the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division office in Austin at 512-463-2642 or 888-452-4778. You can discuss your situation with an investigator and file a complaint with the agency.

Complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission are dual-filed with the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) so you don’t have to file with both agencies. You should be prompt if you feel you have been discriminated against because there are time limits for filing a complaint.

The San Antonio field office of EEOC serves our area. They can be reached at 800-669-4000 for general information or to make an appointment to speak with an investigator.

And now for a little extra…Here’s a warning that might save you a few dollars…

As most of you know, I still handle a few legal matters for my clients. Recently, I prepared and recorded deeds for several of my clients which resulted in a

change in the ownership of their homes.

After filing and recording, the original recorded deeds were returned to me by the County Clerk’s office and I forwarded them to my clients for their files. Within a few weeks after I filed the deeds, my clients received a very formal looking notice in the mail from an organization offering to obtain a copy of some official documents for them for a fee – the offer included what the company called a current grant deed and a property profile providing certain pertinent property and owner information about their property.

They offered to provide this information to my clients for only $83.00 dollars.

My clients called me to see if this offer was valid. Of course, I told them to ignore the offer because I had already sent them the original recorded deed to the property and the other information was available for free or for a small fee from our County Clerk’s office or website.

If you studied the detailed two-page offer further, on the back page, you could find an acknowledgement from the company that most of this information they were providing was available for free or for a small fee from the County Clerk’s office.

As I’ve said before, be careful out there.

I’ll be back next month with more questions and, hopefully, more answers.

Remember, we’re all in this together and the more information you have the better questions you can ask your lawyer and the better decisions you will make.

John W. Bickle resides in Sun City, is licensed to practice law in Texas and continues in practice today as a member of the Williamson County bar. He can be reached by phone at (512) 868-8593 or by email at jbbickle@msn.com

How To Stop Snoring by jim miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

Over the past few years my

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point that I have to either wear earplugs or move to a different room.

Any suggestions?

Sleep Deprived Susan Dear Susan,

Snoring is a very common problem that often gets worse with age.

Around 37 million Americans snore on a regular basis according to the National Sleep Center.

Snoring occurs when the airway narrows or is partly blocked during sleep usually due to nasal congestion, floppy tissue, alcohol, or enlarged tonsils.

But you and your husband also need to know that snoring can be much more than just an annoyance. It can also be a red flag for obstructive sleep apnea, a serious condition in which the snorer stops and starts breathing during sleep, increasing the risks of cardiovascular disease, stroke, cardiac arrhythmia and hypertension. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 34 percent of men and 19 percent of women who snore routinely have sleep apnea or are at risk for it. self-help remedies

Even if you are unsure whether your husband has a primary snoring problem or sleep apnea, sleep experts suggest you start with these steps.

Open a stuffy nose: If nasal congestion is causing your husband to snore, over-the-counter nasal strips such as Breathe Right may help. Or, if allergies are the cause, try saline nasal sprays.

Elevate his head: Buying a foam wedge to elevate his head a few inches can help reduce snoring, or buy him a contoured pillow to lift his chin and keep the tongue from blocking the back of his throat as he sleeps. Also check out Nora (smartnora.com), a wireless snoring device that slides under the pillow and gently moves the head to a different position when snoring is detected.

This, they say, stimulates the relaxed throat muscles and opens the airway.

Sleep on side: To prevent back sleeping, which triggers snoring, place a pillow against your husbands back to keep him from rolling over or sew a tennis ball in the back of his pajama shirt. Or check out the Night Shift Sleep Positioner (nightshifttherapy.com), a device that’s worn around the neck that vibrates when you roll on your back.

Avoid alcohol before bed: Alcoholic beverages can relax the muscles in the throat, and constrict airflow. He should not consume alcohol three to four hours before bedtime.

Lose excess weight: Fat around the neck can compress the upper airway and impede airflow and is often associated with sleep apnea.

Quit smoking: Smoking causes inflammation in the upper airways that can make snoring worse. need more help

If these lifestyle strategies don’t make a big difference, your husband should see his doctor, a sleep specialist, or an otolaryngologist who may recommend an overnight study to test him for apnea.

For primary snoring or mild to

moderate sleep apnea, an oral appliance that fits into the mouth like a retainer may be prescribed.

This shifts the lower jaw and tongue forward, keeping the airway open.

Some other options are Theravent snore therapy (theraventsnoring.com) and Provent sleep apnea therapy (proventtherapy.com), which are small nasal devices that attach over the nostrils to improve airflow.

But the gold standard for moderate to severe sleep apnea is a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, device. This involves sleeping with a mask and is hooked up to a machine that gently blows air up your nose to keep the passages open.

If these don’t work or are intolerable, surgery is an option too. There are procedures available today that remove excess tissue in the nose, mouth, or throat. And a newer procedure called hypoglossal nerve stimulation that uses a small device implanted in the chest to help control the movement of the tongue when it blocks the airway.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Jim Miller is the creator of Savvy Senior, a syndicated information column for older Americans and their families that is published in more than 400 newspapers and magazines nationwide. Jim is also a regular contributor on NBC’s “Today” show and KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City,and is the author of The Savvy Senior, The Ultimate Guide to Health, Family and Finances for Senior Citizens, (Hyperion).

Jim is frequently quoted in articles about issues affecting senior citizens and has been featured in numerous high profile publications, including Time magazine, USA Today and The New York Times. In addition, he has made multiple appearances on CNBC, CNN, Retirement Living Television and national public television.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Colorectal Cancer: Beatable and Treatable

By Carl Frank, M.D.

In the United States, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and the third-leading cause in women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year almost 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die from it.

With a colonoscopy, colorectal cancer can be diagnosed in its earliest stages. During the procedure, precancerous growths known as polyps can be found and even removed preventing growth into cancer. Most people do not have symptoms of co-

lon cancer or polyps until at an advanced stage, and this is why screening is highly recommended.

Adults age 50 and older should have a routine colon cancer screening. People with a family history of colon cancer or predisposing genetic condition should be screened at a younger age. Inflammatory bowel disease and obesity are also risk factors for colon cancer. However, every patient is different, and people should speak with their doctor regarding specific recommendations for a colonoscopy.

The test should be repeated every five to 10 years depending

on family history and whether polyps are found. The interval may be shortened depending on specific circumstances. If you are unable to have a colonoscopy, other screening tests are available.

Eating a plant-based diet with healthy fats and proteins can also lower the risk for colorectal cancer. Additionally, recent reports have found a link between adults who eat increased amounts of red meats (beef, lamb and pork) or processed meats (hotdogs, sausage and lunch meats) and an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

Exercise is another way to lower your risk of colon cancer and polyps. The American Cancer Society recommends 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, five days a week. Taking part in 45 minutes of vigorous exercise reduces the risk even further.

If a person has colorectal cancer, treatment may include surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy, depending on the stage of the disease and location of the tumor(s). Surgery is also less invasive than it was in the past—the goal is to remove the least amount of tissue necessary.

Colon cancer screening in the U.S. has made an impact on the disease with incidence decreasing three to four percent per year over the last 15 years. Early detection is the key to prevention.

In many cases, a colonoscopy can help avoid extreme treatments by catching the disease before it starts.

Carl Frank, M.D., is a board certified gastroenterologist who practices at Austin Gastroenterology and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital.

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